Green Wall Guide

Learn all About Green Walls, from the Experts

Interior of a modern building with large glass windows, green plants, and wooden panels, likely an indoor botanical garden or greenhouse.

Did You Know?

Green Walls Can be Built Indoors or Outdoors.

Although green walls can be designed to thrive in a wide variety of environments, it takes expert planning, installation and maintenance. Our green wall experts ensure the correct lighting, water and environmental conditions. We select and install proven, innovative green wall systems with sustainable water usage. Plus, we select and source only the finest plants.

Green Wall FAQs

  • A green wall, also known as a plant wall, living wall or vertical garden, is a structure that incorporates living plants, either growing directly on the wall or in modular panels.

  • Green walls offer numerous benefits. They enhance indoor and outdoor aesthetics, adding a touch of natural beauty to any space. Green walls improve air quality by filtering harmful pollutants and releasing oxygen. Green walls can reduce noise levels by absorbing and diffusing sound waves. They also help regulate temperature and humidity, creating a more comfortable microclimate. Studies have shown that living walls can also reduce stress and increase creativity.

  • A wide range of plants can be used for green walls, depending on factors such as light availability, climate, and desired aesthetics. Some popular choices include ferns, succulents, herbs, and trailing vines. These plants are often selected for their ability to thrive in vertical environments, their low maintenance requirements, and their adaptability to varying light conditions. It's essential to consider the specific needs of the plants and ensure they are compatible with the intended location and environmental conditions of the green wall.

  • Proper maintenance is crucial to ensure the health and longevity of a green wall. Regular tasks include watering, fertilizing, pruning, and monitoring for pests or diseases. Irrigation systems can be automated to ensure plants receive adequate water, but periodic manual watering might also be necessary. Fertilization is typically done with slow-release fertilizers or organic alternatives. Pruning helps control plant growth and maintain the desired shape and appearance of the green wall. Hiring plant professionals is recommended to ensure the plants are thriving.

  • Green walls help the environment by bringing us closer to nature, in spaces that may otherwise be without plants or greenery. Studies have shown that people care more about the environment when they feel closer to nature. In urban environments, green walls provide sound absorption and help to deter the heat island effect. Green walls also use water responsibly. They are more water-efficient through the use of drip irrigation and water recycling.

Green Wall Systems

  • Abstract geometric design with black, white, and green shapes

    Panel System

    AKA “Module.” Plants are removed from pots and planted into panels.

  • A line of five black syringes with green liquid coming out of their needles.

    Pot Rack System

    Variant of a Tray System.

  • A modern wall-mounted shelf with two green potted plants.

    Tray System

    Trays hold potted plants and water.

  • Two wall-mounted planters with green grass-like plants.

    Container System

    Plants are removed from their pots and planted into pouches.

  • Drawing of a sweet potato with green sprouts growing from it, partially behind a vertical black line.

    Felt System

    Plants are removed from pots and inserted into slit in fabric covering medium matrix.

  • A vertical black line with seven green circles of varying sizes along it.

    Moss System

    Preserved moss is attached to a substrate.

Green Wall Project Gallery

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, multiple hanging spherical and woven pendant lights, large windows along the right wall, and a vertical green wall with various leafy plants on the far right. There is a large digital screen on the back wal
A lush garden with a variety of green plants and purple flowers along a tall hedge, with a tree on the left, and a paved pathway bordering the garden bed.
Interior view of a modern, stylish space with a white wall decorated with a vertical plant wall and a wooden sign, alongside two yellow chairs. The ceiling features exposed red brick with ambient lighting and there is a view into a dining area with b
Interior space with a vertical garden wall of various green plants on a wooden frame, a modern black chandelier with globe lights, and blue velvet seating near a textured wooden wall with artwork of a man with a spear in tall grass.
Indoor space with a large vertical garden wall made of various green plants, framing an entrance to another room, with tiled flooring and large windows on the right allowing natural light.
Green wall with various plants and foliage indoors.
Interior of a kitchen with a wall-mounted vertical garden of green plants in turquoise and white containers, a ceiling with recessed lighting, a white cabinet, and a countertop with soap dispensers.
Interior office waiting area with white chairs and a modern light fixture, wood accent wall with plants, beige walls, and glass door.

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